2005 Scion TC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Scion TC, 6% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I love my Scion however I bought brand new from expressway toyota in dorchester ma in 2005 and with all the recalls I see on here I've only done one, and that the glass windshield. Every other time I go the dealer and tell them that there are recalls, they ignore me and say that there isn't . …”
NHTSA complaint #10499634, filed 2013-02, 117,000 miles“I was on my way to work when the vehicle in front of me came to a complete stop. I was approx. Three car lengths behind her (which is plenty of distance at 25mph) when I applied my brakes though nothing happened. They made a grinding noise (like the pads were gone, but they are new ceramic pads). I ended up hitting the vehicle in front of me. I got a citation for following to close, which is $260.00, my insurance was increased by over $100.00 a month, I had to pay for her car plus $3750.00 of damage on mine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453946, filed 2012-04, 174,000 miles“Car: 2005 Scion TC purchased: mcgee toyota of hanover, ma in may 2007. -emergency brake failing 2 weeks after purchase, which caused an accident. -the dealership misdiagnosing the wheel bearing (2-3 times, finally fixing it). -we've been to mcgee toyota probably 5+ times now, and woburn toyota twice, all for problems with a 2005 Scion TC. One of the other issues was when my wife bought the car, she bought a toyota extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200456, filed 2007-08, 37,000 miles“When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate which resulted in an accident. The consumer states that previous times when applying the brakes they seem a little slow and occasionally heard an unusually thump noise. The consumer never thought anything about something being wrong with the brakes because it is a brand new car.”
NHTSA complaint #10118833, filed 2005-06, 400 miles“The contact stated while traveling 40 MPH, the vehicle's front brakes made a loud screeching noise when the brakes were applied and caused increased stopping distances. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6 occasions and the front brake pads and discs were replaced twice. This did not remedy the problem. The manufacturer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10167563, filed 2006-09, 100 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 40% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Scion TC
50 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Scion TC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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